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CORNWALL — Landscape designer Jan Johnsen will speak on the secrets of making a backyard garden of serenity at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 58 Clinton St., Cornwall.

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Posted Oct. 6, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Updated Oct 6, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Posted Oct. 6, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Updated Oct 6, 2012 at 8:11 PM

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CORNWALL — Landscape designer Jan Johnsen will speak on the secrets of making a backyard garden of serenity at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 58 Clinton St., Cornwall.

Johnsen's presentation, "Romancing the Garden: How to Create Sanctuary and Delight in the Garden," is sponsored by the Cornwall Garden Club with support from District X, Federated Garden Clubs of New York State.

The event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Light refreshments will follow the presentation, and those interested are invited to stay for the Cornwall Garden Club's October business meeting.

For more information, call Cornwall Garden Club member Eileen Tulloch at 534-8014.

of free class at arboretum

MONTGOMERY — A free class on houseplants will be held at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13 in the Kosuga Classroom at the Orange County Arboretum at Thomas Bull Memorial Park's Grove Street entrance off Route 416 in Montgomery.

In this free, hands-on workshop, participants will get advice on pruning and repotting houseplants.

Participants may bring two plants for repotting, small pruners and their own pots, no larger than 8 inches each.

Soil will be provided, and some plants will be available for practice and to take home.

Reservations are required. To reserve or get more information, call 615-3828.